EVERY SHOP IN VENICE: CARNEVALE MASKS
Carnevale, or Carnival is a pre-Lent celebration. In Venice the traditional grew around paper mache masks and escalated over the centuries to some amazingly ornate decorations. The city of Venice is absolutely filled with shops selling them at every turn. Quality ones that you could use yourself can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars. I recommended cheaper versions if you can 1) get them home safely and 2) they are just going to hang on a wall. You can get some great looking ones for $20-$30 if you shop around. Do not buy in the first place you look. There will be a better looking one slightly cheaper at the next shop you see right after you buy one. You can also do a simple internet search and find loads of websites selling authentic masks if you don’t want the hassle of protecting your mask(s) during your travels home.
